When doing a respiratory assessment on an adult the nurse remembers which of the following is true? Select all that apply.

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The normal inspiratory-to-expiratory ratio is 1:2, and chest movement should be symmetrical during respiration. The normal respiratory rate for adults is typically 12 to 20 breaths per minute, not 15 to 25, and the chest is generally wider at the bottom, not the top.

When Doing a Respiratory Assessment on an Adult the Nurse